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title: "Embark - Outsource Catering Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065794"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Embark - Outsource Catering Service

Buyer: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065794

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## Summary

The Embark Multi Academy Trust is seeking to outsource its Catering Service for primary and secondary schools under an open procedure, with potential for additional schools to join as the Trust expands. The procurement process has progressed to award stage, with an award notice published on 16 June 2026. The trust is located in Derby, UK, and the service aims to provide high-quality meals while ensuring value for money. The awarded contract, valued at £3,500,000, is scheduled to start on 1 September 2026 and run until 31 August 2029, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement process included submissions from three final-stage bidders, and the service falls under the industry category of school catering services.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in educational settings. Large-scale catering providers, like the awarded supplier, Aspens-Services Limited, are well-suited to deliver on this tender due to the significant contract value and scope. The contract includes provisions for accommodating new schools joining the Trust, offering potential for ongoing business expansion. Suppliers with expertise in quality culinary offerings, menu planning, and efficient service models will find this an advantageous procurement to pursue, given the contract’s extension options and the strategic opportunity to embed services within a growing educational trust network.

## Notice

The Trust was seeking an outsourced Catering Service to provide a high-quality service and school meal, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The tender is for primary and secondary schools however further schools may join the contract as the Trust grows.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include schools who join the Trust and associated services

Renewal: Two further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056483-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | EMBARK FEDERATION; PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS-SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056483-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 20:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015007-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056483-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015007-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102966&TID100108173&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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